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MIS10040
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Web Design and Analytics

BusinessDr Clare Branigan5 creditsSpring

This module is designed to familiarise students with key concepts central to web design and web analytics and it also provides a guide to implementing a successful web site and web analytics strategy. The module involves both conceptual and practical aspects, including coding in HTML5 and CSS. Topics include: web design; web development; web usability and user experience; designing for mobile, web analytics; goal setting strategies; metrics and measurement; search engine optimization and leveraging the Social Web.

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2 reviews · latest Spring 2025/26

How you're assessed

UCD catalogue · 2026/27

Exams are 35% of the grade

  • Exam (In-person)

    35%

    In class test on HTML and CSS · Week 8

  • Group Work Assignment

    35%

    Design a website with a class group. Your website will also be presented to the class by your group. · Week 9

  • Assignment(Including Essay)

    30%

    Web Design Journal. Describe your class learning experiences over the 12 weeks of term. · Week 12

Who teaches it

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  • Clare Branigan
    Module coordinator

    3.0Mixed teaching2 ratings · Spring 2024/25 – Spring 2025/26

    Reads off slides2
    Clear explanations1
    Well organised1
    Responsive to questions1

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Official details

UCD catalogue · 2026/27

123 hoursof student effort· about 10 h/week over a 12-week trimester

Delivery
On Campus
Level
Introductory
Grading
Letter grades

Reviews(2)

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Anonymous Student

Aug 21, 2026

Would recommend
Worth it:Worth itInterest:Mixed
Hours:7–9 h/wkDifficulty:Very easyPace:Slow
Clare BraniganTeaching:Good
Clear explanations
Well organised
Reads off slides

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Spring 2025/26
Mandatory labs or tutorials
Fine to self-study
No textbook needed
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Anonymous Student

Aug 20, 2026

Would not recommend
Worth it:Barely worth itInterest:Dull
Difficulty:Very easy
Clare BraniganTeaching:Poor
Responsive to questions
Reads off slides

Advice

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Spring 2024/25
Group work dominated
Fine to self-study
No textbook needed